Nottinghamshire &amp; Derbyshire


<p>Gen Zs and Millennials are flocking to run clubs for the fitness, the socialising, and the community. Lucky us, in Notts and Derbyshire, we&#8217;ve got some of the most vibrant running crews around.&nbsp;The bonus? They&#8217;re all free.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/04/Notts-embank-run-club-1024x683.jpg" alt="woman smiling running with Nottingham's embankment run club" class="wp-image-17470" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/04/Notts-embank-run-club-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/04/Notts-embank-run-club-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/04/Notts-embank-run-club-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/04/Notts-embank-run-club.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Embankment Run Club by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lukedmyers/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@lukedmyers</a></figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-embankment-run-club-nottingham"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/embankmentrunclub/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Embankment Run Club</a>, Nottingham</h2>



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<p>A super social run crew that&#8217;s all about good vibes (and pub drinks afterwards). This one attracts hundreds of runners each week. Pick from a 5k or 10k crew run every Wednesday at 6pm from the war memorial gates on Victoria Embankment. You can stash your stuff at the bag drop, and end with drinks and socialising at The Embankment Pub. It&#8217;s a massive group, with all abilities pitching up so you&#8217;ll always have someone to run with. Interested? No need to book, just turn up.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-derby-runner-run-club-spondon"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/933800446717011/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Derby Runner Run Club</a>, Spondon</h2>



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<p>A social run club that&#8217;s packed with athletic know-how and adds a splash of structure to your runs. This very popular run club is led by local coaches on a Monday night at 7pm. Sessions are sociable but also structured to help you improve. You might find a focus on running form or a session aimed at tackling hills, but there will always be a goal. Expect a warm up jog (1.5miles max), a spot of interval training, followed by a cool down back to the shop.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-girls-who-run-nottingham"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/girlswhorun.notts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Girls Who Run</a>, Nottingham</h2>



<p>Girls-only runs every Sunday. Free to join, with distances varying depending on the location. They also host special ticketed events, like beginner Hyrox workshops, Padel &amp; Pilates, and scenic Peak District walks (some of which come with fun perks such as shopping discounts and matcha).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-summat-bakewell"><a href="https://www.summat.cafe/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Summat</a>, Bakewell</h2>



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<p>This speciality coffee shop for outdoorsy Peak District explorers hosts a popular weekly run club that sets off at 6pm on Wednesdays. Expect a social 5km that&#8217;s open to everyone. It also hooks up with visiting run clubs and running shoe brands for the odd Sunday session en masse. Fancy mixing it up with a cycle now and again? Skip Parkrun and join Summat&#8217;s weekly Ride Out at 9am on Saturdays.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-on-the-border-trail-runs-ilkeston"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/onthebordertrailruns/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">On the Border Trail Runs</a>, Ilkeston</h2>



<p>Had enough of pounding pavements? This friendly, informal trail running group takes runners off-road onto the trails, tracks and canal paths of the Notts/Derbyshire border. Pick from three weekly sessions: a Monday evening all female run (open to all abilities); a Wednesday Evening is a strength/hill session; and a Friday evening trail run (for this one, you need to be comfortable covering four miles and have trail shoes).</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="1024" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/04/Summar-trail-run-1024x1024.jpg" alt="Trail runners from summat Run Club Bakewell" class="wp-image-17449" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/04/Summar-trail-run-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/04/Summar-trail-run-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/04/Summar-trail-run-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/04/Summar-trail-run-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/04/Summar-trail-run-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/04/Summar-trail-run-1100x1100.jpg 1100w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/04/Summar-trail-run.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Trail runners from Summat Run Club / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/summatsports/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@summatsports</a></figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sole-mates-darley-dale"><a href="https://www.matlockac.org.uk/about/sole-mates/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sole Mates</a>, Darley Dale</h2>



<p>Free, friendly, and for any level of fitness, this welcoming group is suitable for running newbies right up to seasoned joggers. No one gets left behind and the slowest group will often mix walking and running. They meet at 6.30pm on Tuesday evenings at the Whitworth Centre (in the car park between the main park and the café). Need some motivation? The group organises a monthly times 5k around the park called the Whitworth Thread.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-peak-running-brunch-club-the-national-forest"><a href="https://www.jogderbyshire.co.uk/group/peak-running-brunch-club" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Peak Running BRUNch Club</a>, The National Forest</h2>



<p>Off-road outings on scenic trails, this comfortable, chatty group is for everyone. If you&#8217;re happy jogging at least 5k continuously on easy terrain, you can join the jog groups which cover distances ranging from 6.5k to 8k. If you&#8217;re new to running, looking to build confidence or coming back from injury, they also host a chatty walk/jog group most weeks. The running group starts at 9.45am and the walk/jog group sets off at 9.30am on Thursdays, so everyone arrives back at a similar time to socialise over coffee and brunch in a café afterwards.</p>



<p><strong>Looking for a club nearer you?</strong> <em>Jog Derbyshire</em><strong> </strong>is a network of friendly, social jogging groups. Find your nearest <a href="https://www.jogderbyshire.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here.</a></p>



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